Downtown Portland Travel Guide

Portland

A tree-lined pathway leading to a brick building with a sign reading "Mercy Hospital Service Entrance".
A building with a large arched window and a sign that reads "STATE".
A ticket booth with a 'No Weapons Allowed' sign, a 'Notice' sign, and movie posters on the wall.
A red brick church with arched doors and a stone staircase leading up to the entrance.
A brick church with a large arched entrance, surrounded by trees and a brick fence.

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Top hotels in Downtown Portland

Portland Regency Hotel & Spa

Portland Regency Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
20 Milk Street Portland ME
The price is £251 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£251
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,721 reviews)
"The staff , especially the valet were great. Never had the room attended while we were there which was a surprise. Garbage removal would have been nice. Great location in the Old Port. Rugs throughout need to be cleaned or replaced."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
Portland Harbor Hotel

Portland Harbor Hotel

4 out of 5
468 Fore Street Portland ME
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £281 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£281
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 coffee shops/cafes and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,800 reviews)
"The location is great, the staff is lovely and the patio is lovely. The bathrooms need a total renovation as the showers are so small and the bathroom itself is antiquated. The rooms do not have safe’s which is odd. They do offer snacks and waters on each floor when you get off the elevator."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Portland Harbor Hotel
Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port

Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port

3 out of 5
25 HANCOCK STREET Portland ME
The price is £229 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£229
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,270 reviews)
"This was a last minute booking that I don’t regret. The room was clean, and the staff was very welcoming."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port
Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG

Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG

4 out of 5
88 Spring St Portland ME
Fully refundable
The price is £178 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£178
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,619 reviews)
"My 3rd time at this hotel. Wonderful as always."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG
The Westin Portland Harborview

The Westin Portland Harborview

4 out of 5
157 High St Portland ME
The price is £209 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
£209
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
"Breakfast was good but slow. A little short staffed."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

The Westin Portland Harborview
Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront

Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront

4 out of 5
9 Center Street Portland ME
The price is £308 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£308
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront
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Where to stay in Downtown Portland

Find the best Downtown Portland areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Portland
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Old Port

The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Old Port. A stop by Cross Insurance Arena or Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal might round out your trip.

West End

If you're spending some time in West End, Victoria Mansion and Portland Fire Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Portland Arts District

The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Portland Arts District. A stop by Cross Insurance Arena or Portland Museum of Art might round out your trip.

East Bayside

If you're spending some time in East Bayside, Maine Jewish Museum and Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception are top sights worth seeing.

Parkside

If you're spending some time in Parkside, Fitzpatrick Stadium and Neal S. Dow House are top sights worth seeing.



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